The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their seventh round pick on Monday night, outfielder Jared Oliva. The University of Arizona baseball team announced the contract signing on Twitter

https://twitter.com/ArizonaBaseball/status/876953197436223489

Jim Callis notes that Oliva signed for $200,000, which is the slot amount, so no savings with this pick.

https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/876989974448623619

There is also news that second round pick Calvin Mitchell was reportedly signing today. He is one we haven't heard about before. Expect a mass announcement, as we have heard that numerous players either signed today, or they are signing tomorrow. Pirate City cleared out the players heading to Bristol this season on Monday to make room for the drafted players coming in, who will eve...

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